How to Attach an Upholstered Panel

Kevin Kennedy began training with European masters as a young lad of 17. For 42 years, he has been an Upholsterer for countless Boston area designers and leading art restorers, including consulting with and heading the upholstery department at Trefler and Sons, in Newton, MA. Commissioned to upholster Napoleon's chair, and guest writer to the Upholstery Journal. His most successful venture yet, his studio in Arlington, Ma , Upholstery on Broadway, has been open since 2010.
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[@Rgb414]

Excellent video, very good explanation of the process. Cleaning the nail so very important, I use alcohol wipes to be sure things are clean. Sometime using the point of the regulator to separate the fabric before inserting the nail helps as well..
Who ever made that panel did a poor job of fitting it. That now makes repairing it so much more difficult. Jimmy did an excellent job of making it fit

[@jeanine6492]

Thank you, some great tips in this video and Jimmy asked the question I wanted to know about hammering all the way in or leaving out a little then tapping in afterwards, so thanks Jimmy too.

[@SG-zc2nm]

Hi guys - Jimmy asked the question that I wanted to know which is: to hammer all the way in or to leave it out slightly before 'popping' the fabric over the brad?; In my experience from doing panels, I found that if I hammered all the way it was more difficult to pop the fabric - almost like the fabric was trapped behind the brad making it more difficult to get the fabric over!